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Spiced Pear Cake

Indulge in Irresistible Spiced Pear Cake with Warm Glaze

This Spiced Pear Cake is a delightful experience, perfectly blending ripe pears and warm spices.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a tasty alternative
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder make sure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated will elevate taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger omit for milder flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or plant-based for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup brown sugar lighter brown sugar works too
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract for best flavor
  • 2 cups ripe pears or apples/peaches as substitutions
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional for crunch
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melt for glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk non-dairy milk is a great substitute

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. Use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Fold in diced pears and walnuts gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. While the cake cools, melt butter for the glaze and mix with brown sugar and milk.
  10. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting it and glaze it while slightly warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy. Experiment with fruits for variations.

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